Paul Mones has dedicated his legal career to representing victims of sexual abuse since about 1980. His Los Angeles-based law firm has helped countless child victims and their families from California, Oregon and throughout the nation pursue compensation for the sexual abuse they have had to endure. He has helped victims find justice in the aftermath of abuse they have suffered in churches, religious institutions, youth organizations, youth sports teams, youth recreation and after-school programs and public and private schools.
Mr. Mones represents minor children and their parents as well as adults who were victims of sexual abuse. In 2010 he obtained a 19.9 million dollar jury verdict on behalf of an abused scout against the Boy Scouts of America. The case also resulted in the release of confidential files containing information about pedophiles inside the organization. This release was an enormous win for all Boy Scout victims of sexual abuse. Additionally, he has litigated cases against the Catholic Church, the Mormon Church, the Boys and Girls Club, the Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD) and other public and private schools.
In short, whether you are were victimized as a child or your child is a victim, Paul has the decades of experience and understanding to assist you in this very difficult journey to gain justice and fair compensation from those who sexually abused you. If you would like to discuss your case with Mr. Mones, one of the nation's premier lawyers for sex abuse cases, you can do so by scheduling a free initial consultation at his Los Angeles law office.
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I have devoted my legal career to representing victims who have been silenced by sexual abuse. In fact one-hundred percent of my law practice is dedicated to representing sexual abuse victims. I have assisted adult and child victims throughout nation to pursue just compensation for the injuries they have suffered as a result of sexual abuse. I
38 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2009 | 11/03/2019 |
CA | Active | 1987 | 11/04/2019 |
MA | Active | 1984 | 03/17/2018 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 1 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Lawyer of the Year | Lawyers USA | 2012 |
Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award | Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award | 1993 |
20 lawyers who made a difference | American Bar Association | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Law offices of Paul Mones | 1987 - Present |
Attorney | Public Justice Attorney | 1984 - 1986 |
Executive Director | Juvenile Advocates | 1980 - 1983 |
Legal Aid | West Vrginia Legal Aid | 1978 - 1980 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles | Member | 2016 - Present |
National Crime Victims Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
National Center on Child Fatality Review | Advisory Board | 2000 - Present |
American Media Council on Child Abuse | Vice President | 1996 - Present |
Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect | Advisory Board | 1995 - Present |
American Psychological Association | Advisory Board | 1995 - Present |
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EPOCH USA | Board of Directors | 1995 - 2000 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Oregon Defense Attorney | Effectively Using a Mental Health Expert | 2000 |
ournal of the American Bar Association | Book Review of Superpredators: The Demonization of Youth by the Law | 1999 |
Journal of Juvenile and Family Courts | Custody Disputes Involving Domestic Violence: Making Children’s Needs a Priority | 1999 |
Stanford Law and Policy Review | Child Abuse and Teenage Homicide: Strategies for Preventive Intervention | 1996 |
Pocket Books | Stalking Justice: The Dramatic True Story of the Detective Who First Used DNA Testing to Catch a Serial Killer | 1995 |
ABA General Practice Section | Battered Child Syndrome | 1994 |
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Trial Magazine | Battered Child Syndrome: Opening a Window of Understanding on Patricide and Matricide | 1994 |
California Lawyer | Battle Cry for Battered Children | 1992 |
When A Child Kills: Abused Children Who Kill Their Parents | 1991 | |
West Virginia Law Review | Too Many Rights or Not Enough: An Analysis of the Juvenile Related Decisions of the West Virginia Supreme Court | 1984 |
American Bar Association Juvenile Justice Center | Interview Guidelines for Teens Accused of Violent Crimes | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of North Carolina School of Law | N/A | 1978 |
State University of New York at Buffalo | N/A | 1974 |
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